Dangerously Modern - Australian Women Artists in Europe 1890–1940
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Sun 11 Jan '26 – Sun 15 Feb '26 (DAILY event)
Overview
Explores the art and lives of 50 trailblazing women artists. At the turn of the 20th century, an unprecedented wave of women artists prevailed against social constraints and left Australia to pursue international professional careers.
Featuring celebrated and rediscovered paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture and ceramics, Dangerously Modern: Australian Women Artists in Europe 1890–1940 reclaims the place of these pivotal Australian women…
Explores the art and lives of 50 trailblazing women artists. At the turn of the 20th century, an unprecedented wave of women artists prevailed against social constraints and left Australia to pursue international professional careers.
Featuring celebrated and rediscovered paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture and ceramics, Dangerously Modern: Australian Women Artists in Europe 1890–1940 reclaims the place of these pivotal Australian women artists, recognising their contribution to the development of European art. They brought new ideas back to Australia and played an integral, often unrecognised role in modernising our nation.
With more than 200 works, Dangerously Modern expands our understanding of modern art movements, including realism, impressionism, post-impressionism, cubism and abstraction. The works in this show challenge preexisting notions of ambition and success, and explore colour, light, form and movement.
Book your ticket now and add a unique cultural highlight to your trip to Sydney.
All public areas inside both buildings can be accessed by ramps and lifts, as well as stairs and elevators. The Entrance Pavilion in Naala Badu has a gentle gradient.
Bundle with an Australian Art Stories Tour or lunch at Crafted by Matt Moran or MOD Dining for the most immersive experience at Art Gallery of New South Wales.
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